YEARLY HIGH
0.6409 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6163 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6288 CHF

2013 BAM to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BAM to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.6409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.6163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6276 to the December average rate of 0.6258, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6409 was up 2.91% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6227, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,204 CHF
2012 Average 3,078 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,082 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.77 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6350
0.6220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to CHF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.6282, compared to 0.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.0212 CHF (High: 0.6375 / Low: 0.6163). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 CHF (High: 0.6308 / Low: 0.6268).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0212
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.6339) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0206 (+3.35%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.6339
2012 Avg (May) 0.6134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6375 0.6163 0.6276
February 0.6333 0.6231 0.6285
March 0.6323 0.6217 0.6265
April 0.6286 0.6191 0.6231
May 0.6409 0.6247 0.6339
June 0.6358 0.6255 0.6297
July 0.6347 0.6295 0.6316
August 0.6330 0.6283 0.6301
September 0.6333 0.6255 0.6302
October 0.6317 0.6262 0.6295
November 0.6308 0.6268 0.6293
December 0.6292 0.6229 0.6258